Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Bishop Larry Silva: Easter 2026 Message

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Jubilee of Jubilation! Our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, recently closed the Jubilee Year for Pilgrims of Hope, which was opened on Christmas Eve 2024 by Pope Francis. Pope Leo also declared this year, from Jan. 10, 2026, to Jan. 10, 2027, as the Jubilee of St. Francis of Assisi, because it marks the 800th […]

Big Island Youth Day roots young people in Christ

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald For more than 25 years, Catholic youth on Hawaii island have been gathering for a unique day to strengthen their faith and meet new friends from across the diocese. Known as Big Island Youth Day, this year the event included participants from Hawaii island, Molokai and Oahu: 101 middle […]

Bishop Larry Silva: You are of God, and loved by God

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Witness to Jesus | First Sunday of Lent Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Feb. 21 at St. Joseph Church, Hilo, and Feb. 22 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu, for the East Hawaii Vicariate’s and Oahu vicariates’ rites of election. Who do you think you are? That question is not […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Be salt, light to bring glory to God

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Witness to Jesus | Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Feb. 8 at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, California. I have never been to any banquet where the main dish is salt! As Jesus tells us we are the “salt of the earth,” we […]

St. John Vianney School celebrates 60 years of education

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By Earl Walker Special to the Herald The Kailua community gathered Jan. 25 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of St. John Vianney School at its 15th annual “Breakfast With the Bishop.” The special guest at the Sunday morning event was Bishop Larry Silva. A delicious buffet breakfast was served by teachers and parents to more […]

Red Mass speaker finds promise in community

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By Lisa Dahm and Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In her keynote address at the Diocese of Honolulu’s Red Mass Jan. 14, Institute for Human Services Executive Director Connie Mitchell called for “radical justice” and greater government accountability in addressing homelessness, particularly for people struggling with mental illness and addiction. Mitchell spoke about “Radical […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Spare nothing as servants of God

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Witness to Jesus | Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Jan. 18 at St. John the Baptist Church, Kalihi, for the installation of Father Jaroslaw Z. Skrzypek as pastor; and at St. George Church, Waimanalo, for the Santo Nino celebration. Despite the many beautiful images of sheep […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Actions speak louder than words

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Witness to Jesus | Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Jan. 11 at Our Lady of the Mount Church in Kalihi Valley for its Santo Nino celebration. When we are interacting with a baby — even if we are a university professor accustomed to speaking […]

Bishop Silva, Deacon Mitchell honored by EPIC Ministry

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Special to the Herald Bishop Larry Silva was honored as this year’s recipient of the EPIC Award during the annual EPIC Ministry Christmas banquet Dec. 27 at the Hawaii Okinawa Center in Waipio. The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the local church, particularly in ministries for young people. Lisa Gomes, director […]